Looking back, 2016 has been a great year for me professionally – with some definite highs, and only one or two lows. It’s not been a year about big client wins, or turnover. This year has been about me realising that I am in the right place, doing what I love, and in a sector […]

This week were the elections to the CIPR Board and I was delighted that the members of CIPR’s Council recognised my contribution over the last two years and chose to elect me to serve a third term. Jason MacKenzie, the 2017 President has also asked me to continue as Chair of the Professional Development and […]

With a renewed social media push by one of my membership organisation clients, I advised they should have a social media policy in place. With more staff and members involved in the updates, they need all involved to understand what is required, what is unacceptable/inappropriate, and what will be the consequence if an individual steps […]

Membership renewals are not a right although many organisations take them for granted. This week I received my renewal notification for one of the Chartered bodies I belong to (they will remain nameless). I was uninspired. I was actually very disappointed. I have only been a member since 2014 and, to be honest, am open to […]

Just because a membership organisation does not have shareholders, does not mean that it can ignore its governance. Members need clarity to understand who is making decisions on their behalf. Those in elected positions, such as a Board or Council, need clarity to appreciate what is expected of them. Who makes decisions and how they […]